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Program Overview

In Ghana, there are an estimated 17 deaths per 1000 live births among newborns, and this accounts for 48% of under-five deaths and 68% of infant deaths. The majority of newborn deaths are the result of prematurity (24%), complications during labour and delivery such as birth asphyxia (24%), and infections such as sepsis (18%). Prematurity poses risks to newborns to develop apnoea of prematurity – a complication that can be better prevented or treated if caffeine citrate (CC) is made widely accessible. Paediatricians and neonatologists use caffeine citrate in some hospitals to manage AOP; however, the availability of CC is mostly limited to extemporaneous preparations by local producers/manufacturers. The preparation has a shelf life of ~2 weeks and is not quality-assured.

CHAI Ghana is supporting the Ghana Health Service in the introduction and scale up of care and management of prematurity, specifically Apnoea of Prematurity. This includes, the use of Caffeine Citrate in neonatal units within hospitals across the country. The project seeks to support work within the broader context of strengthening neonatal care for preterm infants, create an enabling environment for the treatment of AOP, build capacity of healthcare workers involved in the care of newborns, improve data reporting on prematurity, quantify and provide affordable, quality-assured Caffeine Citrate.

Position Overview

The Analyst will be a critical contributor to CHAI SRMNCH team. S/He will provide analytical, strategic, and communication support to implement the project. The position will require some travel across regions in Ghana and will be based in Accra, Ghana.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding credentials, advanced analytical ability, and communication skills. The candidate must be self-driven, adaptable and have a high level of comfort with ambiguity. They will be expected to function independently and flexibly, with little oversight. They must be self-assured, a fast learner, resilient, and a strong team player. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.

The Analyst will ensure timely execution of quality deliverables against aggressive deadlines. CHAI seeks an Analyst with exceptional process management skills and advanced skills in stakeholder management to secure buy-in within a short time frame. The Analyst will be expected to work closely with the SRMNH team in-country, Ghana Health Service and professionals within the newborn space. The Analyst will report to the Programs Associate Director, responsible for the Newborn and Child Health cluster of programs.

• Support and facilitate the review, update, and standardization of data and logistics management systems for Management of AOP.
• Engage relevant stakeholders – Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG), private sector etc. on day-to-day implementation of project deliverables.
• Advocate for inclusion of Caffeine Citrate in National EML and STG.
• Conduct a situational analysis/baseline assessment on burden, distribution and gaps/challenges in AOP and Caffeine Citrate use, supply and demand, awareness, availability etc.
• Support Ghana Health Service and the Paediatric Society of Ghana to conduct capacity building activities for selected health facilities.
• Conduct Monitoring and Supportive supervision with national trainers and master trainers.
• Support Ghana Health Service to develop a costed operational/scale up plan.
• Support the strengthening of procurement and supply chain systems for caffeine citrate and support government to access market price.
• Conduct quantification and forecasting and integrate outputs into a pooled procurement plan.
• Perform other tasks as necessary and/or assigned by the Country Director.

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Medicine, Supply Chain and Logistics, Data Analytics, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public health, with a focus on supporting Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (SRMNCH) programs.

• Proven experience engaging and communicating effectively with government stakeholders and multilateral organizations.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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